I'm proud of ya'll. I got like, 15 reviews last time and was all *happy dance*…. Yeah. I got lots of reviews with the SOTC and QOTC, which was great, so I have plenty of shout-outs:

Applaud the following amazing people: MissSemi-Dependent (both, go her!), twixtastebloodyawesome (song), boxtoplad (both, go her/him also!), Sunshone (question), and HayleyWilliams8 (song).

READ THIS!: So I still need a helper, cuz NOBODY volunteered. *sad face*. So here's the sitch again: I don't want a beta, because I like only me writing my stories, so if I fail the only person I have to blame is myself, but I do want a helper. Yeah, I'm creating that. So we would PM, and I would ask them if I did something, would they think it was good or not for the story. So you have to be okay with knowing just a few things that could happen in this story. Review or PM me if you're interested… Thanks. READ THIS OVER!

OH BTW IGGY ISN'T BLIND IS THIS. JUST CLEARING THAT UP. THANK YOU BAILAR FOR SAVING ME FROM MYSELF! ;)

Disclaimer: (ok, this goes for the whole story) I don't own Maximum Ride, or any characters besides the OC's. I also own the plot.

Here's chapter… seven? or is it eight? Psh, I'll check later.

Fang POV

I stared after Max, who was sprinting over to Alex. My hand went to touch the cheek she kissed unconsciously. Wow. I didn't see that coming. I sighed, and glared at the ground again as Alex grabbed Max's hand and she smiled at him as they ran off to the arcade. Max probably had no idea why I hated Alex. That was my one backstory I never mentioned. I never wanted to.

Flashback

We were young, only fifteen. I thought I loved her, Brigid Teller. She was my girlfriend of a year and a half, and we were in love. Or so I thought. Alex came home from his freshman year of college, while Brigid and I were there. He charmed her, and she liked him too much for my liking. I warned him off, and he agreed, and the problem was dropped. About a week later, she started asking about him, when he was coming back, etc, but the one that bothered me the most was if he had a girlfriend or not. I didn't see why she would need/want to know that. Dread filled me, but I continued to push it away.

A month after they met, he returned, and they resumed their "friendly conversations". We would go on dates and Alex would appear, claim a coincidence, and slip away, Brigid in tow. Then I would go home alone, while my girlfriend and my brother had fun on OUR date. I confronted him, and he pulled the "just friends" card. I snorted, and said he was lying. We fought, and I punched his face, he punched my face. We didn't speak.

Then one day, I returned home, and Alex and Brigid were making out on the couch. I was hurt, and angry, and I cussed them out and ran. And when I looked back in the window secretly, the only thing they were doing was making out again. Brigid wasn't sad or anything.

I hadn't talked to him until the day he came to Max's door.

Flashback over.

I shook my head. No, Max wouldn't ditch me like that. I mean, she just kissed my cheek. But still, it was my cheek. Grr.

I hoped he wouldn't repeat his actions, because he apologized several times, telling me that Brigid told him we broke up and was sad, and he was only comforting her. I knew better than to believe him, but all the same, I wanted to. After all, he was my brother, my best friend who made a bid mistake.

Max POV

Alex and I ran to the arcade. We stopped at the racing game and raced. I beat him by a landslide. We played pool and Terminator Salvation and that haunted house game. It was fun. We laughed a lot.

We stopped at the air hockey table. Alex wiggled his eyebrows. "How much you wanna bet that I beat you?" he asked cockily. Oh heck no.

"Bring it, pretty boy." I growled, and we picked up the thingy-majigs that you hit the puck with. I slammed the puck across the table, and Alex and I competed for a good hour. Then I realized it was eleven o'clock at night.

"We've been here four hours?" I yelped. I began yanking on my jacket, but the armhole wasn't cooperating, so it was a struggle. Suddenly, strong, soft hands grabbed my arm and guided it through the armhole. I looked up and saw Alex.

"Thanks." I blushed. He nodded, smiling at me, and we walked to the door. I froze at my car door. "What about the others?" I asked, remembering Fang, and how I ditched him during our date. Crap, now I feel terrible. I must be a Marmite incarnate. (AN: youtube video reference)

Alex opened the car door for me. "They already left." He replied. I started the car guiltily, thinking of poor Fang, and began the drive home. I drove Alex to the band's rented place, and turned off the car.

"Thanks, Alex." I said. "That was really fun."

He grinned. "Yeah, it was. You wanna meet up again sometime? You should give me your number so we can talk."

I nodded. "Sure, Alex." We exchanged numbers, and he left, waving at me as I drove off.

TIME SKIP~~~

The next morning, I woke to the smell of bacon and waffles. I sprinted downstairs, and a plate was already waiting for me. I dug in, and Ella and Nudge came downstairs, arms folded across their chests.

"Maximum Ride."Ella said, her eyes narrowing. "You ditched us! And you ditched Fang, your date! Hoe rude!" She stalked away from me, grabbed milk from the fridge.

"I'm sorry Nudge, and Ella." I shrugged. "But you guys barged in on my date, bringing my distraction, so technically, it's your fault." Nudge exhaled angrily.

"Whatever, Max. We don't want your excuses." They ate quickly and left. I sighed.

Pulling out my phone, I texted Fang one simple word.

(Max, Fang)

Sorry.

Whatever, Max.

No, really. I feel bad. I ditched you for Alex, and that wasn't right.

Dang. I apologize too much lately.

You're right. It wasn't.

I know. Forgive me?

It was a long shot, but I was willing to try.

The silence stretched on.

…..

Please, Fangles?

Sigh. Fine.

YAY! Thank you, Fang! You won't regret it!

Sure. Okay.

We ended our conversation, and I sighed in relief. He wasn't that mad at me. Good. I would find a way to make it up to him somehow.

AN: Sorry for the shortness, but that's all I got for now! I'll update soon, though. I'm trying. There's gonna be Fax soon though, so don't worry. Thank Wing-Lover for the idea that will bring thou art beloved Faxiness. You see, I tried to make Alex a little less perfect. I tried. :)

READ THIS!: A lot of people love Alex, and I had a story idea. So I figured I could do one of those "Flock kicks Max out, Max gets new Flock" stories, and Alex could be Fang's replacement! :D Cuz SOOO many of you people like Alex, so I figured. I don't know, review if you like the idea.

RRT:

Guest: Yeah, I love Fax too. Fang is acting stupid, I agree. Team Alex, haha. Proper Fax will come, though.

MissSemi-Dependent: You are correct on the SOTC. Congrats, my friend! Yeah, it's Arnold Schwarzenegger. Yeah, I kinda feel bad for him too. Sorry, I can't
sell real people. *shrugs* Isn't that called trafficking? Thanks. Fang sang Feel Again by OneRepublic and Drops of Jupiter by Train. Alex sang Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. I LOVE that song, so I had to include it. Thanks, I love The Last Time too, and you're SOO lucky! I want to find a guy to sing the guy part, but I don't know a lot of good guy singers. The only one I know is two years older than me, and my brother, which would be awkward, since it's a song about a relationship. Yeah, that's epic!

Disney'sGurl: Okay, I'll be your best friend. :) Oh wow, that sucks. Thanks, and try not to hurt yourself anymore. Sorry, Belle, that you weren't really in this chapter, but you will come in next chapter a lot! Don't worry! And Alex, sorry if I made you look like a jerk in Fang's flashback, but hey, I had to give you at least one fault. Oh BTW, all the readers think you're amazing, and one wanted to buy you for $132 bucks (not seriously), and I told her it would be considered trafficking and I don't think you want to be sold. So yeah. Thanks, you guys have a happy New Year too! :)

. : oh yeah! Thanks a lot, bro!

triplechocolatte: I'm sorry, please don't go insane! :) Malex would be cute, I agree, but my inner Fax-lover insists upon the Fax. See above flashback for hating reasons. Also, Alex is trying to date Max, and Fang loves her, so, yeah.

Wing-Lover: Thanks! Yeah, me too. That's a great idea, and I plan on using it, if you don't mind. I mentioned you above, and will mention you again when I use the idea. Thank you! I will try to update ASAP. –Bunches of love- Sky ;)

bailar: Thanks for pointing that out. I really needed that. Thanks for not being rude about it either. You're not wrong, believe me. Iggy isn't blind, as stated in all-caps above. :) Thanks, I'll try.

Loganb1107, UnicornPrincess21: thanks to the both of you!

twixtastebloodyawesome: Correct! :)

boxtoplad999: you got the SOTC right, congrats! Finally, someone who's seen it! Did you get sad when Kyle Reese died? I was all O.O and NOOOOOOO! NOT REESE! Yeah, Arnold and action ARE amazing. True that! Thanks!

Sunshone: yes! You should watch it, it's on Netflix. Just search for it, I searched for it there and watched it. It's great.

HayleyWilliams8: Nice name, bro! ;) Yep!

Girl With The Eagle Wings: yeah, I know, but she is Max… :)

SOTC:

I said remember the moment

In the back of my mind

The night we stood with our shaking hands,

The crowds in stands went wild

Yesterday's song was: The Last Time by Taylor Swift feat. Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol

QOTC:

Do you watch Spongebob still, or think it's stupid?

My answer to last chappie's QOTC: Yes, I have seen it, I love it!

That's all for now! HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR'S, TRY NOT TO DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE BECAUSE I WOULD MISS YOU TERRIBLY! :) hehe, I'm so weird. BYE! :DDDDDDDD

-Sky